Weaver Overview

Last Updated: Dawntrail (Patch 7.3+)

WVR makes crafting gear for all jobs — always in demand at patch releases!

Why Level Weaver?

• Crafting gear — Body/legs/gloves for all DoH jobs
• Caster armor — BLM, WHM, SMN, SCH, AST, SGE, RDM, PCT
• Glamour market — Fashionable gear is always in demand
• Cloth intermediates — Used by multiple crafters

Synergy Jobs

Job	Relationship	Shared Materials
Botanist (BTN)	Primary gatherer	Cotton, flax, hemp, silk
Leatherworker (LTW)	Perfect partner	Many recipes use leather + cloth
Carpenter (CRP)	Shared gatherer	Both use Botanist materials
Alchemist (ALC)	Components	Dyes, glue for crafting

Prerequisites

• Level Botanist first — All fiber comes from harvesting
• Stock up on Lightning Shards and Wind Shards
• Company-Issue Engineering Manuals (+150% XP) for levels 1-21

Gear Priorities

Level Range	Gear Source	Notes
1-50	Class quest rewards + NPC	Quest gear is sufficient
50-60	Augmented Keep's set	From Mor Dhona scrip exchange
60-70	Handking's set	Yellow scrip gear
70-80	Handsaint's set	White scrip gear
80-90	Purple scrip gear	Indagator's set
90-99	NPC vendor gear	Godgyth in Solution Nine
100	Artful Afflatus gear	Crafted BiS

Leveling Methods Comparison

Method	Level Range	Speed	Gil Cost
Crafting Log	1-50	Medium	Low (gather yourself)
GC Daily Turn-ins	1-100	Slow but steady	Variable
Ishgard Restoration	20-80	Fast	Low
Cosmic Exploration	10-100	Fast	Free
Beast Tribes	50-100	Slow (daily)	Low
Collectables	50-100	Fast	Medium

WVR + LTW Synergy

Weaver and Leatherworker are the best crafter pairing:

• Many armor pieces require both cloth AND leather
• LTW uses WVR-made cloth for linings
• WVR uses LTW-made leather for trim
• Consider leveling them together (see LTW+WVR hybrid guide)

Weaver: Levels 1-30

Focus on gathering fibers with Botanist for complete self-sufficiency.

Botanist Materials (1-30)

Material	BTN Level	Location
Moko Grass	1+	Central Shroud (Bentbranch)
Cotton Boll	10+	South Shroud (Buscarron's Fold)
Flax	20+	Eastern La Noscea (Bloodshore)
Hemp	25+	East Shroud (Nine Ivies)

Monster Drops Needed

Material	Monster	Location
Diremite Web	Diremites	South/East Shroud
Fleece	Aldgoats/Sheep	Coerthas, La Noscea

Note: Monster drops can be bought on the market board to save time.

Crafting Chain

Levels 1-10: Hempen Tier

1. Gather Moko Grass (100)
2. Craft Grass Thread (lv 1)
3. Craft Hempen Yarn (lv 3)
4. Craft Hempen Cloth (lv 4)
5. Craft Hempen gear (robes, gloves)

Levels 10-20: Cotton Tier

1. Gather Cotton Bolls (100)
2. Craft Cotton Yarn (lv 10)
3. Craft Cotton Cloth (lv 14)
4. Craft Cotton robes, gloves, cowls

Levels 20-30: Linen Tier

1. Gather Flax (100) and Hemp (50)
2. Craft Linen Yarn (lv 20)
3. Craft Linen Cloth (lv 24)
4. Craft Undyed Velveteen (lv 26, needs Diremite Web)
5. Craft Linen and Canvas gear

Profit Opportunities (1-30)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Cotton Yarn/Cloth	Used by LTW and other crafters	Steady
Undyed Velveteen	Heavy crafter demand	Good
Cotton/Linen Robes HQ	Caster leveling gear	Moderate
Crafting gear (gloves)	DoH levelers	Moderate
Canvas	Multiple crafters use	Steady

Tip: Undyed Velveteen requires Diremite Web — this intermediate material is always in demand.

Weaver: Levels 30-50

Wool and Silk tiers — cloth gets much more valuable!

Botanist Materials (30-50)

Material	BTN Level	Location
Ramie	30+	Eastern La Noscea
Twinthread	35+	Eastern Thanalan
Silkworm Cocoon	—	Vendor or retainer

Monster Drops (30-50)

Material	Monster	Location
Fleece	Sheep/Aldgoats	La Noscea, Coerthas
Karakul Fleece	Karakuls	Coerthas Central

Crafting Chain

Levels 30-40: Wool Tier

1. Farm Fleece or buy from market
2. Craft Woolen Yarn (lv 31)
3. Craft Undyed Woolen Cloth (lv 34)
4. Craft Woolen gear for casters

Levels 40-50: Silk Tier

1. Acquire Silkworm Cocoons (vendor or retainer)
2. Craft Silk Thread (lv 41)
3. Craft Undyed Silk (lv 44)
4. Craft Patrician's set and high-tier robes

Key Products

• Woolen Cloth — Heavy crafter demand
• Undyed Silk — Premium material
• Felt — Multiple crafters need
• Caster robes — BLM/WHM/SMN leveling gear

Profit Opportunities (30-50)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Woolen Yarn/Cloth	Cross-crafter demand	Strong
Undyed Silk	Premium material for many recipes	Strong
Felt	Multiple crafters need	Steady
Patrician's set HQ	Level 50 glamour favorite	Moderate
Crafting gear HQ	DoH gearing up	Good

Tip: Silk items are glamour favorites — HQ Patrician's gear sells at premium prices.

Weaver: Levels 50-70

Ishgard Restoration is excellent for 50-70 with Botanist-gathered materials!

Expansion Materials

Expansion	Key Materials	Location
HW (50-60)	Rainbow Cotton, Cloud Cotton	Churning Mists, Sea of Clouds
SB (60-70)	Gyr Abanian Cotton, Serge	The Fringes, The Lochs

Heavensward Materials (50-60)

Material	BTN Level	Location
Rainbow Cotton Boll	50+	The Churning Mists
Cloud Cotton Boll	53+	The Sea of Clouds
Astral Silk	55+	The Dravanian Forelands
Ramie Thread	—	Crafted from Ramie

Leveling Methods (50-70)

Ishgard Restoration (Recommended)

• Unlock via "Towards the Firmament" in Foundation
• Gather from Diadem with Botanist
• Craft Restoration items for massive XP
• Self-contained loop — no market purchases needed

Collectables

• Unlock Rarefied crafts at Rowena's House of Splendors
• Craft HQ for maximum scrip rewards
• Turn in for XP + scrips for gear

Beast Tribes

• Moogles (50-60): Unlock in The Churning Mists
• Namazu (60-70): Unlock in Azim Steppe

Profit Opportunities (50-70)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Rainbow Cotton Cloth	HW crafting component	Moderate
Cloud Cotton Cloth	HW accessories and glamour	Good
Astral Silk	Premium HW material	Good
HW Crafting gear	DoH levelers	Moderate
SB Cloth (Serge)	Cross-crafter demand	Moderate

Tip: Ishgard Restoration yields skybuilders' scrip which can buy rare mounts and glamour.

Weaver: Levels 70-90

Continue Ishgard through 80, then Studium and Collectables to 90.

Shadowbringers Materials (70-80)

Material	BTN Level	Location
Dwarven Cotton Boll	70+	Kholusia
Pixie Cotton Boll	72+	Il Mheg
Vampire Vine Sap	74+	The Rak'tika Greatwood
Sea Swallow Leather	—	Requires monster drop

Endwalker Materials (80-90)

Material	BTN Level	Location
AR-Caean Cotton Boll	80+	Labyrinthos
Star Cotton Boll	84+	Thavnair
Amra	86+	Thavnair
Almasty Fur	—	Monster drop (Garlemald)

Leveling Methods (70-90)

70-80: Ishgard Restoration (Final Stretch)

• Complete Grade 4 Restoration items
• Gather materials in Diadem (level-synced)
• Expert crafts for bonus XP if confident

70-80: Dwarves Beast Tribe

• Unlock in Kholusia after role quests
• Daily quests for steady XP
• Rewards include a tank mount!

80-90: Studium Deliveries

• Unlock in Old Sharlayan (X:4.4, Y:9.5)
• Weekly turn-ins for massive XP
• Unique story content

80-90: Loporrits Beast Tribe

• Unlock on the moon after EW MSQ progress
• Daily crafting/gathering quests

Profit Opportunities (70-90)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Dwarven Cotton Cloth	ShB crafting component	Moderate
Pixie Cotton Cloth	Glamour and crafting	Good
AR-Caean Cloth	EW entry-level component	Good
Star Cotton Cloth	EW mid-tier crafting	Good
Crafting gear HQ	DoH gearing up	Very strong
Caster glamour	Fashion market	Variable

Tip: HQ crafting gear is always in demand as omnicrafters gear up their jobs.

Weaver: Levels 90-100

Cosmic Exploration and Yok Huy beast tribe are your best friends for 90-100!

Dawntrail Materials (90-100)

Material	BTN Level	Location
Turali Cotton Boll	90+	Kozama'uka
Thundercloud Cotton	93+	Shaaloani
Wattle Bark	95+	Living Memory
Heritage Cotton	97+	Heritage Found

Leveling Methods (90-100)

Cosmic Exploration (Recommended)

• Unlock via "A Cosmic Homecoming" in Old Sharlayan (X:12.6, Y:13.6)
• Requires Endwalker MSQ completion
• Self-contained leveling — all materials provided
• Free Cosmic Tools that upgrade automatically
• Works from level 10 to 100

Yok Huy Beast Tribe

• Unlock in Kozama'uka after DT MSQ progress
• Daily crafter/gatherer quests
• Unique rewards including mount

Wachumeqimeqi Deliveries

• New weekly turn-in system in Dawntrail
• Similar to Custom Deliveries
• Excellent XP and scrip rewards

Gear Progression (90-100)

Level	Gear	Source
90	Indagator's set	Purple scrip exchange
91-98	NPC vendor gear	Godgyth in Solution Nine
99+	Artful Afflatus set	Crafted (current BiS)

Endgame WVR Products

• Crafting Gear — Body, legs, gloves, hat for all DoH
• Caster Armor — BLM, WHM, SMN, SCH, AST, SGE, RDM, PCT
• Cloth Intermediates — Yarn and cloth for other crafters
• Glamour pieces — Fashion market

Profit Opportunities (90-100)

Item	Why It Sells	Market
Crafting gear (i700+)	All omnicrafters need full set	Extremely strong at patch
Caster raid gear	8 jobs need caster armor	Very strong at patch
Wattle Cloth	Endgame crafting component	Very strong
Turali Cotton Cloth	DT crafting component	Strong
Glamour pieces HQ	Fashion market	Variable but profitable
Materia-melded gear	Convenience market	Premium prices

Tip: Crafting gear sells to EVERY omnicrafter at patch release — this is your biggest profit window!

Daily/Weekly Checklist (Endgame)

Daily

• Grand Company turn-in (bonus for HQ)
• Yok Huy beast tribe quests

Weekly

• Custom Deliveries (all NPCs)
• Wachumeqimeqi deliveries
• Challenge Log crafting entries